Ofloxacin (brand names include: Onoff / Floxin / Floxstat / Ocuflox / Novecin / Oflo / Oflox / Taravid / Tarivid / Zanocin) belongs to a class of drugs known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Ofloxacin is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections, including bronchitis, pneumonia, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, gonorrhea, urethritis, cystitis, complicated urinary tract infections, and prostatitis.

Ofloxacin can also be used for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Ofloxacin exactly as directed.

The usual dosage of Ofloxacin is 200 - 400 mg taken every 12 hours. The exact daily dosage and the duration of treatment will depend on your condition and other factors.

A lower dosage may be required in patients with kidney problems.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Ofloxacin, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: ofloxacin.